tolerance
Example Sentences
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“They solve a real problem by giving people a diversified portfolio that automatically adjusts risk tolerance over time, but that convenience often comes with lower long-term growth potential.”
From MarketWatch • Apr. 30, 2026
The central bank targets 3%, with a tolerance range of 1.5 percentage points.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 29, 2026
Reaves said he typically has a very high pain tolerance.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 28, 2026
He said he had asked the prime minister to "guarantee the normalisation of antisemitism in the UK will stop, and that there will be zero tolerance".
From BBC • Apr. 27, 2026
Aunt Kitty had no tolerance for dust and debris to begin with.
From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan
Vocabulary lists containing tolerance
"The Great Gatsby," Chapter 1 Vocabulary
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The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian
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A Separate Peace
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